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Clinical Decision Support CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS IN HEALTHCARE BY EVELYN CHIKUVIRE 220020 outline  Definition of clinical decision support systems  Benefits of CDSS in healthcare  Types of CDSS  Data sources of CDSS  Challenges in CDSS Implementation  Ethical considera...

Clinical Decision Support CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS IN HEALTHCARE BY EVELYN CHIKUVIRE 220020 outline  Definition of clinical decision support systems  Benefits of CDSS in healthcare  Types of CDSS  Data sources of CDSS  Challenges in CDSS Implementation  Ethical considerations in CDSS  Integrating CDSS into clinical workflows What are clinical decision support systems?  CDSS are computer based tools designed to assist healthcare professionals in making clinical decisions.  These systems integrate with electronic health records to provide evidence based recommendations, alerts and guidelines to improve patient care  CDSS help in diagnosis, treatment, preventative care, safety and efficiency in workflow Types of CDSS 1. Knowledge based Systems 2. Rule- Based systems 3. Machine learning Types of CDSS Knowledge- based systems Machine learning systems  Rely on machine learning and data analytics to identify  Use knowledge base of patterns and predict outcomes medical expertise to provide without relying on pre- defined more complex rules recommendations  Make use of algorithms and  Examples include diagnostic make predictions support (systems that provide  Examples include predictive differential diagnoses based on analytics (systems that predict symptoms and patient history) patient outcomes) and Risk and treatment guidelines Stratification ( tools that (systems that offer evidence assess a patient ‘s risk for based treatment conditions like heart disease or recommendations) diabetes Rule based system  These systems use predefined rules to provide alerts and recommendations  They are used for simple tasks like drug dosage calculations and allergy checks Data sources for cdss Clinical notes, medications, Electronic Health Records (EHRs) allergies, lab results, vital signs, imaging data, etc. Clinical guidelines, research Medical Literature studies, best practices, drug information, etc. Demographics, social Patient Data determinants of health, lifestyle information, etc. Blood tests, urine tests, tissue Laboratory Results samples, etc. Wearable devices, remote Real-Time Sensor Data patient monitoring systems, etc. Functions of CDSS 1. DIAGNOSTIC SUPPORT :helps in generating differential diagnoses by analyzing patient symptoms, history and test results 2. TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: suggests treatment options, including medication dosages and therapeutic interventions based on clinical guidelines 3. DRUG INTERACTION ALERT : identifies potential drug interactions and allergy alerts 4. PREVENTATIVE CARE: Provides recommendations for preventative measures and screenings based on patient age, history and risk factors. 5. WORKFLOW INTEGRATION: assists in streamlining clinical workflows by integrating recommendations and alerts ,reducing the time spent on manual decision making Benefits of CDSS 1. Improved Patient Outcomes: by providing evidence- based recommendations, CDSS can enhance the quality of care and patient outcomes 2. Reduced errors: helps in minimizing medication errors, diagnostic mistakes and other clinical errors by offering alerts and recommendations 3. Enhanced efficiency: reduces the time required for decision-making by automating tasks like medication ordering and documentation 4. Consistent Care: promotes adherence to clinical guidelines and standards, ensuring consistency in care delivery Challenges of CDSS 1. Data Quality and Integration: integrating data from diverse sources can be complex and require robust data management systems 2. User Acceptance: Providers may be resistant to adopting CDSS if the system disrupts established workflows 3. Over-reliance: The risk of over-reliance leads to reduced clinical judgment and critical thinking 4. Privacy and security: Ensuring the protection of patient data and complying with regulations like Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is crucial 5. Cost : the implementation and ongoing maintenance of CDSS can be costly, requiring careful planning and resource allocation Ethical considerations of CDSS  Privacy and confidentiality: CDSS must protect patient data and ensure confidentiality. Robust security measures and adherence to privacy regulations are crucial  Bias and Fairness: CDSS should not amplify existing biases in healthcare therefore ensuring fair and equitable outcomes for all patients is paramount  Accountability and oversight: clear guidelines or accountability and oversight are necessary to ensure responsible development and deployment of CDSS INTERGRATING CDSS INTO CLINICAL WORKFLOWS 1 Needs Assessment  Identify the specific needs of the healthcare setting and the types of clinical decisions that could be supported by CDSS. 2 Selection and Configuration  Choose a suitable CDSS platform and customize it to align with the specific requirements of the healthcare setting. 3 Training and Education  Train healthcare providers on the use of the CDSS, ensuring they understand its capabilities and limitations. 4 Ongoing Evaluation and Improvement  Regularly monitor the effectiveness of the CDSS and make adjustments as needed to optimize its impact on patient care. REFERENCES Ledlow, G., & Stephens, J. 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